Hatchie... open heart operation.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:39 pm

For thoughs of you that don't know already... hatchie is currently engine-less.

The motor is off with Clint getting a rebuild. There has been some minor complications so the heads have required some extra work.... but hopefully the motor will be back for refitting for next weekend.

Apparently the engine had some major problems with Cylinder 1 and cylinder 4 didn't look to good either so it looks like i have made the right decision.

Dave

BlackMale · Post by **BlackMale** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:12 pm

although its good to hear that the op is going well and hope to see her back soon.

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:12 pm

hope all goes well, and she returns greater!
i should also have my new project going with the next few weeks with some luck! so we shoul be up in numbers for a good 4x4 soon

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:44 am

More problems with locating the correct rebuild kit i need.

Dave

BlackMale · Post by **BlackMale** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:54 pm

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Sorry to hear that Dave, anything we can do to help?

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:41 pm

Parts have been located and picked up.... BIG thanks to Tim for locating and arranging the parts... also BIG thanks to Clint for picking up the parts... and BIG thank to my boss for giving me a company mobile phone to contact everyone with.

Crisis over... engine rebuild is back on track... hopefully refitting the engine next weekend.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:02 pm

more news its all go now dave have all the parts etc and the machine work is done just gotta put it all back together. so it will be going this weekend mate....

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:47 pm

GREAT!!! I can't wait.

Dave

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:53 pm

oooer, looks like hatchie will be back in no time

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:39 pm

More problems... someone in the past has done some repairs to the engine and has put either ej20 or ej18 parts in it. Something involving the valves and one of the heads.... im not sure exactly.... but new parts had to be ordered in.

Now re-fitting is pushed back another week.

Dave

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:35 am

that sux. how long -without any further problems- until shes ready for some 4x4?

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:33 pm

not really the best weather neways for engine fitting :P less you wanna be 4x4ing :'(

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:09 pm

It will be ready for offroad once the motor is in and the wear in period is up.
About a month im guessing.... possibly less.

Dave

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:28 pm

wikkid

i feel a trip is comming up:rolleyes:

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:38 am

Yeah don't we all.... U will be surprised with the number of subies that will be comming out of the wood work in the next few weeks ready for trips.... next trip should be a doozy.

Dave

liberty92 · Post by **liberty92** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:35 pm

SuBaRiNo wrote:It will be ready for offroad once the motor is in and the wear in period is up.
About a month im guessing.... possibly less.

Dave

Look if it starts its run in ok?

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:48 pm

liberty92 wrote:Look if it starts its run in ok?

LMAO! troo subaru driver logic

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:04 pm

Engine is now completed.... ready for refitting tomorrow afternoon... i will spend the morning tracking down the last of the parts i need and get the motor back a little after lunch.

I wont party untill i turn the key though.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:16 am

dont worry mate it will all be good hey...

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Sat Aug 05, 2006 8:10 pm

The party has started... got the engine back in and running SWEEEEEEEET!!!!

Have not yet taken it for a test drive... i have a few small jobs to do first and i should be driving her about tomorrow afternoon.

Big thanks to WaggaClint for the fantastic job on the engine...
Tim... for helping locate the parts.
Jaffa... for the clutch pins and fork and...
Vidler for his welding skills and mechanicalish hands.

Clint has kindly given me a list of the things that were done to the engine.

1. REBORD BOTH CYLINDER BLOCKS AND FITTED SLEEVE TO NO3 CYLINDER.
2. MACHINED AND GROUND CRANKSHAFT.
3. SERVICE CYLINDER HEADS & REPLACED VALVE GUIDES & FITTED 8 NEW VALVES SO HEADS MATCH [1 HEAD WAS OFF A DIFFERENT MOTOR] REPLACED VALVE STEM SEALS AS WELL.
4. FITTED NEW CRANKSHAFT AND NEW CONROD BEARINGS ALL 20THOU OVERSIZE.
5. FITTED NEW PISTONS AND RINGS 20THOU OVERSIZE.
6. REPLACED ALL GASKETS & SEALS IN ENGINE.
7. SERVICED FUEL INJECTORS.
8. REPLACED THERMOSTAT & FITTED WATER PUMP THAT YOU SUPPLIED.
9. FITTED NEW TIMING BELT.
10. FITTED NEW OIL FILTER AND PUT NEW MOBIL XHP ENGINE OIL IN.
11. FITTED NEW SPARK PLUGS
12. REPLACED 6 CYLINDER BLOCK THREW BOLTS
13. FITTED NEW SPIGOT BEARING IN FLYWHEEL.

On top of this i fitted a new custom heavy duty Clutch and a few new hoses.

Dave